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  • Step Into Korea’s Hidden Gem: A Forest Revealed Only Once a Year

    Gwangneung Forest, home to the Korean natural monument bird Dryocopus javensis and designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, will be open to the public on the 27th–28th.

    Normally closed to visitors, this forest is revealed only during the annual Gwangneung Forest Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with an enriched lineup of programs.

    The festival offers forest walks, forest yoga, guided nature tours, and interactive experiences, along with busking performances, photo zones, and rest areas that combine culture with relaxation.

    Special events such as a “Forest Nap Contest” in collaboration with Yuhan-Kimberly, eco-friendly campaign booths, and YouTube content creation will add further meaning to the celebration.

    To ensure visitor convenience, Namyangju City will operate free shuttle buses from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., connecting Jinjeop Station, Kyungbok University, and the military base parking lot. The festival is open to everyone without prior registration.

  • Incheon Airport Tightens Patrol After SNS Threat to Bomb Shilla Duty Free

    A threatening post claiming that Shilla Duty Free would be bombed was uploaded on social media, prompting Incheon Airport authorities to take emergency action.

    According to Incheon International Airport Corporation and the Airport Police, at 3:22 p.m. on the 2nd, Shilla Duty Free discovered the post and reported it. Security teams immediately searched the duty-free zones at Terminals 1 and 2 but found nothing unusual.

    The threat reportedly mentioned not only Shilla Duty Free but also included a bomb threat against Everland.

    Shilla Duty Free stated, “Upon confirming the threat post, we immediately reported it to the police.” With similar online threats occurring recently, Incheon Airport and the police announced they will continue strengthened patrols and security measures as a precaution.

  • Will La Niña Arrive This Fall? Korea Expected to See Warmer, Wetter Conditions

    The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected a 55% probability of La Niña occurring this fall.

    According to the Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA), the likelihood of La Niña forming between September and November is 55%, while neutral conditions stand at 45%. Extending the outlook to October through December, the probability rises to 60%.

    La Niña occurs when sea surface temperatures in the equatorial eastern Pacific remain below average, influencing global climate patterns both directly and indirectly.

    In Korea, if La Niña develops between September and October, temperatures tend to be higher and rainfall more frequent than normal. This is because cooler waters in the tropical central Pacific strengthen anticyclonic circulation over the North Pacific, drawing in warm, humid southerly winds. Conversely, when La Niña occurs in November to December, stronger northerly winds often bring colder, drier weather. However, in recent years, other climate factors—such as Arctic sea ice and sea surface temperatures in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans—have caused November to still experience warmer and wetter conditions, leaving uncertainties in predictions.

    The KMA stated, “We are closely monitoring the possibility of La Niña and will continue to observe the impacts of changing climate factors.”

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